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Your Week: Del Mar Opening Day, California State Games, oarfish, Filipino festival, Iration
Events, July 17-22, 2025
Friday | 18
Opening Day At the Del Mar RaceTracks
The summer horse racing season at the Del Mar racetrack kicks off with Opening Day. Enjoy cocktails from Blade and Bow’s mixologists alongside a buffet of offerings from Michelin-starred chef Brandon Rodgers. Experience DJs, photo booths, and a hat contest with more than $5000 of prizes for the winners of four categories: most glamorous, best fascinator, best flowers, and best racing theme.
When: Friday, July 18, 11:30 am
Where: Del Mar Racetrack, 2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar. dmtc.com
California State Games Opening Ceremony
Who will win gold from The Golden State? The athlete fun zone will have games, food, and vendors, while the athlete parade will showcase thousands of athletes from 24 sports marching into the Sports Arena, just like Olympic athletes, as they represent their country. Live entertainment, stunt acts, and an Olympian as the keynote speaker.
When: Friday, July 18, 6:30 pm
Where: Pechanga Arena San Diego, 3500 Sports Arena Boulevard, Midway District. calstategames.org
Saturday | 19
Batiquitos Lagoon will be hosting a presentation by Ben Frable, Collection Manager of the Marine Vertebrate Collection at Scripps Institution. He will explain why deep-sea Oarfish, known in Japanese folklore, are washing up on the beaches of California. This free event is good for adults and kids age 12 and older.
When: Saturday, July 19, 10 am to 11 am
Where: Batiquitos Lagoon Nature Center. 7380 Gabbiano Lane, Carlsbad. batiquitos-lagoon-foundation-142729.multiscreensite.com
Filipino American Friendship Festival
Enjoy a free, family-friendly event celebrating Filipino American Friendship Day. View cultural performances, taste Filipino cuisine, listen to karaoke, peruse the palengke (marketplace), and check out readings and signings by award-winning and bestselling FilAm authors. There will be a championship lumpia eating contest and appearances by local radio and TV personalities like Maria Arcega-Dunn of Fox 5 News, Sherry Knight of KYXY 96.5 FM, Tati on the Radio, and Xavier the X-Man.
When: Saturday, July 19, 11 am to 6 pm
Where: Liberty Station NTC Park, 2455 Cushing Road, Liberty Station. apiinitiative.org
Sunday | 20
Iration began playing their reggae/dub/pop music in Isla Vista, an unincorporated community connected to UC Santa Barbara. The played covers in college towns such as Cal Poly SLO, Chico State, and UC Davis. In 2006 the band recorded an EP, New Roots and built a reputation for their live performances. In 2023, Daytrippin provided six new songs, “Can’t Look Back”, “Strange”, “California Dreams”, “Remedy”, “The Stream”, and “Comedown”. Included in the bill is Jamaican reggae band Inner Circle.
When: Sunday, July 20, 7:30 pm
Where: Petco Park 100 Park Boulevard, East Village. petcoparkevents.com
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Your Week: Del Mar Opening Day, California State Games, oarfish, Filipino festival, Iration
Events, July 17-22, 2025
Your Week: Del Mar Opening Day, California State Games, oarfish, Filipino festival, Iration
Events, July 17-22, 2025
Friday | 18
Opening Day At the Del Mar RaceTracks
The summer horse racing season at the Del Mar racetrack kicks off with Opening Day. Enjoy cocktails from Blade and Bow’s mixologists alongside a buffet of offerings from Michelin-starred chef Brandon Rodgers. Experience DJs, photo booths, and a hat contest with more than $5000 of prizes for the winners of four categories: most glamorous, best fascinator, best flowers, and best racing theme.
When: Friday, July 18, 11:30 am
Where: Del Mar Racetrack, 2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar. dmtc.com
California State Games Opening Ceremony
Who will win gold from The Golden State? The athlete fun zone will have games, food, and vendors, while the athlete parade will showcase thousands of athletes from 24 sports marching into the Sports Arena, just like Olympic athletes, as they represent their country. Live entertainment, stunt acts, and an Olympian as the keynote speaker.
When: Friday, July 18, 6:30 pm
Where: Pechanga Arena San Diego, 3500 Sports Arena Boulevard, Midway District. calstategames.org
Saturday | 19
Batiquitos Lagoon will be hosting a presentation by Ben Frable, Collection Manager of the Marine Vertebrate Collection at Scripps Institution. He will explain why deep-sea Oarfish, known in Japanese folklore, are washing up on the beaches of California. This free event is good for adults and kids age 12 and older.
When: Saturday, July 19, 10 am to 11 am
Where: Batiquitos Lagoon Nature Center. 7380 Gabbiano Lane, Carlsbad. batiquitos-lagoon-foundation-142729.multiscreensite.com
Filipino American Friendship Festival
Enjoy a free, family-friendly event celebrating Filipino American Friendship Day. View cultural performances, taste Filipino cuisine, listen to karaoke, peruse the palengke (marketplace), and check out readings and signings by award-winning and bestselling FilAm authors. There will be a championship lumpia eating contest and appearances by local radio and TV personalities like Maria Arcega-Dunn of Fox 5 News, Sherry Knight of KYXY 96.5 FM, Tati on the Radio, and Xavier the X-Man.
When: Saturday, July 19, 11 am to 6 pm
Where: Liberty Station NTC Park, 2455 Cushing Road, Liberty Station. apiinitiative.org
Sunday | 20
Iration began playing their reggae/dub/pop music in Isla Vista, an unincorporated community connected to UC Santa Barbara. The played covers in college towns such as Cal Poly SLO, Chico State, and UC Davis. In 2006 the band recorded an EP, New Roots and built a reputation for their live performances. In 2023, Daytrippin provided six new songs, “Can’t Look Back”, “Strange”, “California Dreams”, “Remedy”, “The Stream”, and “Comedown”. Included in the bill is Jamaican reggae band Inner Circle.
When: Sunday, July 20, 7:30 pm
Where: Petco Park 100 Park Boulevard, East Village. petcoparkevents.com